Barcelona’s management in the transfer window over the years has been marked by missteps and shortcomings.
Reckless spending, handing out absurd contracts like Christmas cards, and failure to devise a long-term vision have led to the club losing its core.
While the new board under the reign of Joan Laporta has attempted to rectify these issues, a concerning theme continues to persist: the mismanagement of Brazilian talents.
Brazil and Barcelona have traditionally been regarded as the yin to each other’s yang. After all, some of the best Brazilians to have ever played the game donned Blaugrana jerseys.
The likes of Neymar Jr, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, and Dani Alves serve as prime examples — players who marked lasting eras at Barcelona by fusing their flair and creativity with the academic principles of the club.
However, recent history shows turbulence in ties between both powerhouses of football. And it largely stems from Barça’s unjust treatment of Brazilian talents.
The curious case of Vitor Roque has garnered immense attention, but he is not the first Brazilian youngster to be shunned by the club after arriving with high expectations.
We take a look at some of Barcelona’s poor handling of Brazilian players and the consequences it may have on the team’s reputation.
Arthur Melo
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Arthur Melo joined Barça from Gremio in 2018 on a €31 million fee, a year after winning the Copa Libertadores.
His start to life in Barcelona could not have gone better, as a few months after the season got underway, the midfielder began drawing parallels with Xavi Hernandez.
An iconic performance against Tottenham in the Champions League further demonstrated his unique ability to circulate possession under extreme pressure.
But Arthur’s journey was abruptly cut short in the following season when Barcelona reached an agreement to sell him to Juventus.
In reality, it was a way of balancing the books, as former President Josep…
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Author : Shahraiz Sajjad
Publish date : 2024-05-16 10:15:00
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